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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 676.32 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 676.32 and 329.40 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 676.32 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/676.32 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 676.32 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 222,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,779.81/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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